William Wilson

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

In pursuit of a band of cattle thieves from New Mexico.

SECOND AWARD
Place and date: At Red River, Tex., 29 September 1872. Citation: Distinguished conduct in action with Indians, Red River, Tex.

Rank: Sergeant
Conflicts: Indian War Campaigns
Organization: U.S. Army

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